Gossamer Cellars 2014 Negroamaro’s
Gossamer Cellars located in Murphys, California is one of the gems of the Sierra Foothills. Their “motto” written in chalk in a very tiny tasting room sums up their goal and lifestyle “Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you” (Anonymous). See a complete story at https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2019/01/18/gossamer-cellars-a-unique-find/ . This is about one of their wines called Negroamaro. Grown in the Sierra Foothills, this grape is a dark-skinned and best known in the Puglia region in Southern Italy (the heel of the boot). The name Negroamaro translates “dark, bitter”. The typical characteristics are red cherry, forest fruits, licorice and tobacco. With aging (5-10 years) the wine can develop aromas of black pepper, prunes, earthy notes, blackberry and dried thyme.
This wine on the eyes was not as dark as some of the Italian Negroamaro’s but don’t let it fool you. It possessed a purple and crimson hue and was medium to medium heavy viscosity. Aromas of plum, dark cherry were prevalent. In the mouth, besides dark fruits, licorice and tobacco, a tinge of green pepper was present along with an almost bitter rhubarb but with food, a slight sweetness of the plum & cherry came forward. The finish was dry with both medium to medium heavy tannins and acid. Definitely an “old world” flavor is what you are left savoring. When paired with a meat ravioli with a red garlic & mushroom sauce, it held up beautifully!
Slainte,
Michael
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September 22, 2019 at 10:36 pm
a grape variety that we explored on Winephabet Street!
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